The 7th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS)- 2017 is being organized at IIT Bhubaneswar during 23-24, December 2017. The Conference was attended by 250 delegates from across the country and abroad.
The conference was inaugurated by Prof. R V Raja Kumar, Hon’ble Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, the host institution. Prof. Raja Kumar in his inaugural address welcomed all the dignitaries participating in the conference and invoked strong appreciation towards the emergence of soft computing from classical areas of mathematical modeling, signal processing and computing. He reiterated the importance of soft computational techniques in addressing complete and multi modal importance in addressing problem solving.
Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Prof. Gokulananda Das, Mathematician, Ex-Vice Chancellor of Utkal University, Vani Vihar motivated the audience by touching upon the aspects of bi-variance and multi-variance approaches of soft computing. Prof Kusum Deep, General Chair and Member of the Steering Committee enthralled the audience by her inspiring words of the contribution made by SocProS. Speaking on the occasion Prof. Chander Mohan, Honorary Chair extended his hearty blessings and wished all success of the society and the team members for their dedication and involvement.
The conference was carried forward with the presentation and key notes speech by eminent academicians such as Prof. Kalyanmoy Deb, from Michigan State University USA, Prof. Ram Narayan Mohapatra Central University of Florida USA, Prof. Song Ping Zhu, University of Wollongong Australia, Prof. Seyedali Mirjalili, Griffith University Australia, Prof. Ajit Verama, Haugesund University Norway, Prof. Swagatam Das, ISI Kolkata and Prof. Radhakanta Padhi from IISc Bangalore.
Nearly 185 numbers of technical papers are being presented in 28 parallel sessions covering all most all areas in soft computing and its applications for solving complex nature of problems during two days of the deliberations. The delegates from Industry and academia took part in the discussion on the interdisciplinary areas on soft computing and thought-provoking problems. The Some successful delegates were awarded with Best Thesis, Best Paper Presentation, Best application papers etc.
Dr. A K Ojha, Convenor of SocProS 2017 extended vote of thanks to all the delegates, dignitaries, guests, media for their participation.
A Souvenir cum book of Abstract of the conference was released during the conference. The conference was concluded with a cultural program performed by Padmashree Mrs. Aruna Mohanty along with some melodious song by Prof. Anusaya Nath of Utkal University, Vanivihar.
The delegates expressed satisfaction in the hospitality and were overwhelmed with the scenic beauty of the campus. The conference is a grand success.